Mildmay Line hit by severe delays and late-night cuts on Friday
8 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Mildmay Line has been suffering severe delays today, Friday 8 August, after a shortage of train drivers led to a wave of cancellations across the route. TfL reported the disruption during the afternoon, with knock-on effects expected into the evening commute. TfL's status page has the latest position.
Passengers travelling later in the evening face additional cuts. The 21:59 service from Stratford towards Richmond will terminate early at Camden Road at 22:19, rather than continuing west. The 23:18 departure from Richmond to Willesden Junction will not run at all. TfL confirmed both cancellations on its status feed.
For Chiswick residents using the Mildmay Line to travel into central London or beyond, the advice is to check live departures before heading to the station, particularly if travelling after 21:00. Alternative options include the District Line from Gunnersbury or Chiswick Park, and local bus routes. TfL's status page and the TfL Go app both show real-time updates. The Mildmay Line has seen a run of disruptions over recent days, so building in extra time remains sensible until services stabilise.